First Alert SA520 User Manual

USER’S MANUAL

UL STANDARD 217

WIRELESS

ONELINKTMAC POWERED

SMOKE ALARM WITH BATTERY BACK-UP

Input: 120V AC ~,

60Hz, 0.09A

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Smoke Alarm’s operation. If you are installing this Smoke Alarm for use by

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

e Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

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Before You Install This Smoke Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

How To Install This Smoke Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

eekly Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Regular Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Optional Locking Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Understanding the Indicator Lights

and Alarm Horn Patterns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Wireless Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

If This Smoke Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

What To Do In Case Of Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Using the Silence Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

If You Suspect a Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Recommended Locations For Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Locations To Avoid For Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

About Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7

Special Compliance Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Limitations of Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

All First Alert®and BRK®Smoke Alarms conform to regulatory requirements, including UL217 and are designed to detect particles of combustion. Smoke par in all fires.

Ionization technology is generally mor technology at detecting small particles, which tend to be produced

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in gr materials rapidly and spread quickly. Sources of these fires may include paper burning in a wastebasket, or a grease fire in the kitchen.

Photoelectric technology is generally more sensitive than ionization technology at detecting large particles, which tend to be produced in

eater amounts by smoldering fir

gr before bursting into flame. Sources of these fires may include cigarettes burning in couches or bedding.

For maximum protection, use both types of Smoke Alarms on each level and in every bedroom of your home.

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ning of developing fires if it is installed, maintained and located where

war smoke can reach it, and where all residents can hear it, as described in this manual. This unit will not sense gas, heat, or flame. It cannot pr extinguish fir

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Know Where To Install Your Smoke Alarms

Fire Safety Professionals recommend at least one Smoke Alarm on every level of your home, in every bedr separate sleeping ar and “Locations To Avoid For Smoke Alarms” for details.

Know What Smoke Alar

A Smoke Alarm can help alert you to fir escape. It can only sound an alarm once smoke reaches the sensor. See “Limitations of Smoke Alarms” for details.

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This Smoke Alarm is designed to be used in a typical single-family home. It alone will not meet r hotels or motels. See “Special Compliance Considerations”

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Turn off the power to the area where the Smoke Alarm is installed before removing it from the mounting bracket. Failur injury or death.

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• Installation of this unit must conform to the electrical codes in

• This unit must be powered by a 24-hour, 120VAC pure sine wave

• This Smoke Alarm must have AC or battery power to operate.

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• This Smoke Alarm has a battery drawer which resists closing

• Do not stand too close to the unit when the alarm is sounding.

• Do not paint over the unit. Paint may clog the openings to the

Read “Recommended Locations for Smoke Alarms” and

void for Smoke Alarms” before beginning. This unit monitors

e time to escape before fire spreads. This unit can ONLY give an early

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ferent Type of Smoke Alarms

ed or electrical? Different Smoke Alarms provide different

otection. See “About Smoke Alarms” for details.

our Local Building Codes

e to turn off the power first may result in serious electrical shock,

This unit will not alert hearing impaired residents. It is recommended that you install special units which use devices like flashing strobe lights to alert hearing impaired residents.

your area; Article 760 of NFPA 70 (NEC), NFPA 72, NFPA 101; SBC (SBCCI); UBC (ICBO); NBC (BOCA); OTFDC (CABO), and any other local or building codes that may apply. Wiring and installation must be performed by a licensed electrician. Failure to follow these guidelines may result in injury or property damage.

60Hz circuit. Be sure the circuit cannot be turned off by a switch, dimmer, or ground fault circuit interrupter. Failure to connect this unit to a 24-hour circuit may prevent it from providing constant protection.

If the AC power fails, battery back-up will allow the alarm to sound for at least 4 minutes. If AC power fails and the battery is weak, protection should last for at least 7 days. If AC power fails and the battery is dead or missing, the alarm cannot operate.

Never disconnect the power from an AC powered unit to stop an unwanted alarm. Doing so will disable the unit and remove your protection. In the case of a true unwanted alarm open a window or fan the smoke away from the unit. The alarm will reset automatically when it returns to normal operation. Never remove the batteries from a battery operated unit to stop an unwanted alarm (caused by cooking smoke, etc.). Instead open a window or fan the smoke away from the unit. The alarm will reset automatically.

Connect this unit ONL Install This Smoke Alarm” for details. Do not connect it to any other type of alarm or auxiliary device. Connecting anything else to this unit may damage it or prevent it from operating properly.

unless a batter operate under DC power without a battery.

It is loud to wake you in an emergency. Exposure to the horn at close range may har

sensing chambers and prevent the unit from operating properly.

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FIRE SAFETY TIPS

Follow safety rules and prevent hazardous situations: 1) Use smoking materials properly. Never smoke in bed. 2) Keep matches or lighters away from children; 3) Store flammable materials in proper containers; 4) Keep electrical appliances in good condition and don’

5) Keep stoves, barbecue grills, fireplaces and chimneys grease- and debrisfree; 6) Never leave anything cooking on the stove unattended; 7) Keep portable heaters and open flames, like candles, away fr materials; 8) Don’t let rubbish accumulate.

Keep alarms clean, and test them weekly they are not working properly. Smoke Alarms that do not work cannot alert you to a fire. Keep at least one working fire extinguisher on every floor, and an additional one in the kitchen. Have fire escape ladders or other reliable means of escape from an upper floor in case stairs ar

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HOW TO INSTALL THIS SMOKE ALARM

This Smoke Alarm is designed to be mounted on any standar Read “Recommended Locations For Smoke Alarms” and “Locations to A

Tools you will need: • Needle-nose pliers • Standard Flathead screwdriver • Phillips screwdriver.

circuit, power from a generator or solar power, light dimmer on the same circuit or mounted near fluorescent lighting. Excessively noisy power may cause damage to your Alarm.

The Mounting Bracket:

To remove the mounting bracket from the Smoke Alarm base, hold the Smoke Alarm base firmly and twist the mounting bracket counter The mounting bracket installs onto the junction box. It has a variety of scr

The Power Connector:

The power connector plugs into a power input block on the Smoke Alarm. It supplies the unit with AC power

• The black wir

• The white wir The orange wire is used for interconnect.

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If you need to remove the power connector, turn POWER OFF first. Insert a flat scr

between the power connector and the security tab inside the power input block. Gently pry back the tab and pull the connector fr

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d wiring junction box up to a 4-inch (10 cm) size, on either the ceiling or wall (if allowed by local codes).

void For Smoke Alarms” before you begin installation.

THE PARTS OF THIS SMOKE ALARM

The Parts of This Unit

1 Mounting Bracket

Mounting Slots

Locking Pins (break out of bracket)

Hot (Black) AC Wire

5 Neutral (White) AC Wire 6 Interconnect (Orange) Wire

Quick-Connect Power Connector

Turn this way to remove from bracket

8 9 Turn this way to attach to bracket 10 Slide-Out Battery Drawer

WEEKLY TESTING

• NEVER use an open flame of any kind to test this unit. You might accidentally damage or set fire to the unit or to your home. The built-in test switch accurately tests the unit’s operation as required by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL).

• If the Alarm ever fails to test properly, replace it immediately. Products under warranty may be returned to the manufacturer

replacement. See “Limited Warranty” at the end of this manual.

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DO NOT stand close to the Alarm when the horn is sounding. Exposure at close range may be harmful to your hearing. When testing, step away when horn starts sounding.

It is important to test this unit every week to make sure it is working properly. Using the test button is the recommended way to test this Smoke Alarm.

the alarm sounds (the unit may continue to alarm for a few seconds after you release the button). If it does not alarm, make sure the unit is receiving power and test it again. If it still does not alarm, replace it immediately. During testing,

you will hear a loud, repeating horn pattern: 3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps, pause.

When testing a series of interconnected units you must test each unit individually. Make sure all units alarm when each one is tested.

Press and hold the test button on the cover of the unit until

REGULAR MAINTENANCE

Use only the replacement batteries listed below. The unit may not operate properly with other batteries. Never use rechargeable batteries since they may not provide a constant charge.

This unit has been designed to be as maintenance-free as possible, but there are a few simple things you must do to keep it working properly:

• Test it at least once a week.

• Clean the Smoke Alarm at least once a month; gently vacuum the outside of the Smoke Alarm using your household vacuum’s soft brush attachment. Test the Smoke Alarm. Never use water, cleaners or solvents since they may damage the unit.

• If the Smoke Alarm becomes contaminated by excessive dirt, dust and/or grime, and cannot be cleaned to avoid unwanted alarms, replace the unit immediately.

• Relocate the unit if it sounds frequent unwanted alarms. See “Locations To Avoid For Smoke Alarms” for details.

• When the battery back-up becomes weak, the Smoke Alarm will “chirp” about once a minute (the low battery warning). This warning should last 7 days, but you should replace the batteries immediately to continue your protection.

Choosing a replacement battery:

es 2 “AA” Energizer E91 batteries.

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are available at many local retail stores.

Actual battery service life depends on the smoke alarm and the environment in which it is installed. All the batteries specified above are acceptable

eplacement batteries for this unit. Regardless of the manufacturer’s suggested

r battery life, you MUST replace the battery immediately once the unit starts

“chirping” (the “low battery warning”). To replace the batteries (without removing Alarm from the ceiling

or wall):

1. Open the battery compartment.

2. Press tabs A and B as shown in the diagram and r

3. Insert the new batteries, making sure they snap completely into the battery compartment. Match the terminals on the ends of the batteries with the terminals on the unit.

4. Close the battery compartment, and then test the unit by pr button.

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3. If you purchased the Talking Smoke

5. Press and hold the test button and then close the battery drawer.

10. Repeat steps 4-9 for additional ONELINK

You have now successfully linked your new ONELINKTMAlarms. T

The basic installation of this Smoke Alarm is similar whether you want to install one Smoke Alarm, or interconnect more than one Smoke Alarm. If you are interconnecting more than one Smoke Alarm, you MUST read “Special Requirements For Interconnected Smoke Alarms” below before you begin installation.

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Turn off power to the area where you will install this unit at the circuit breaker or fuse box before beginning installation. Failure to turn off the power before installation may result in serious electrical shock, injury or death.

1. Remove the mounting bracket from

2. Using wire nuts, connect the power

3. Plug the power connector into the back of the Smoke Alarm.

5. Check all connections.

Improper wiring of the power connector or the wiring leading to the power connector will cause damage to the Alarm and may lead to a non-functioning Alarm.

QUICK INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

eplacing one Alarm in the series with the First Alert

Insert the batteries into the battery drawer of the first Alarm and close the drawer

connected 120V AC hardwired system by

The Alarm will sound with a chirp.

and Carbon Monoxide Alarm, you will now be pr Alarm's location. Follow the direction given by the Alarm.

NOTE: Steps 4 through 6 need to be completed within two minutes. If mor blinking. Simply open the battery drawer of the second Alarm and repeat steps 4 through 6.

Insert the batteries into the battery drawer of the CLOSE THE DRAWER.

Once you hear the unit chirp, release the test button. The Green power LED will start to blink indicating the ONELINK program data from one of the other setup ONELINKTMAlarms.

Press and hold the test button on the first Alarm, until the second Alarm chirps and its Green power LED stops blinking. Then release the test button.

If you purchased the Talking Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm, you will now be prompted to set the Alarm's location. Follow the directions given by the Alarm.

If you have purchased the hardwired battery back-up ONELINK you can now connect the hardwired Alarm by installing the three-wire connector on the ceiling to the Alarm.

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e than two minutes pass, the Green power LED will stop

Alarms.

o add additional Alarms at a later time, follow steps 4 through 9.

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Alarm,

FOLLOW THESE INSTALLATION STEPS

the base, and attach it to the junction box.

connector to the household wiring.

AND-ALONE ALARM ONL

Connect the white wir

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Connect the black wir

• junction box.

• Tuck the orange wire inside the junction box. It is used for interconnect only.

INTERCONNECTED UNITS ONL

f about 1/2” (12 mm) of the plastic coating on the orange wire

Strip of on the power connector.

• Connect the white wire on the power connector to the neutral wire in the junction box.

• Connect the black wire on the power connector to the hot wire in the junction box.

Connect the orange wire on the power connector to the interconnect

• wire in the junction box. Repeat for each unit you are interconnecting. Never connect the hot or neutral wir interconnect wire. Never cross hot and neutral wires between Alarms.

Position the base of the Smoke Alarm over the mounting bracket and tur The Alarm can be positioned over the bracket every 90°. Turn the Smoke Alarm clockwise (right) until the unit is in place.

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INSTALLATION STEPS, Continued

AND-ALONE ALARM ONLY:

If you are only installing one Smoke Alarm, restore power to the

• junction box.

INTERCONNECTED UNITS ONL

• If you are interconnecting multiple Smoke Alarms, repeat steps 1-5 for each Smoke Alar

estore power to the junction box.

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Do not r Alarms are completely installed. Restoring power before installation is complete may r

Make sure the Smoke Alarm is receiving AC power. Under normal

6. operation, the Green power indicator light will shine continuously.

7. If the Green power indicator light does not light, TO THE JUNCTION BOX and r

e correct and the Green power indicator still does not light when you

ar restore the power, the unit should be replaced immediately.

8. Test each Smoke Alarm. Press and hold the Test/Silence button until the unit alarms.

test each unit individually. Make sure all units alarm when each one is tested.

If any unit in the series does not alarm, TURN OFF POWER and r connections. If it does not alarm when you restore power, replace it immediately

esult in serious electrical shock, injury or death.

When testing a series of inter

m in the series. When you are finished,

estore power until all Smoke

echeck all connections. If all connections

TURN OFF POWER

connected units you must

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Special Requirements For Interconnected Smoke Alarms

• Failure to meet any of the above requirements could damage the

units and cause them to malfunction, removing your protection.

• AC and AC/DC Smoke Alarms can be interconnected. Under AC

power, all units will alarm when one senses smoke. When power is interrupted, only the AC/DC units in the series will continue to send and receive signals. AC powered Smoke Alarms will not operate.

Interconnected units can provide earlier warning of fire than stand-alone units, especially if a fire starts in a remote area of the dwelling. If any unit in the series senses smoke, all units will alarm. To determine which Smoke Alarm initiated an alarm, see table:

On Initiating Alarms Red LED flashes rapidly On All Other Alarms Red LED is Off

Interconnect units within a single family residence only. Otherwise all households will experience unwanted alarms when you test any unit in the series. Interconnected units will only work if they are wired to compatible units and all requirements are met. This unit is designed to be compatible with:

First Alert®Smoke Alarm Models SA4120, SA4121B, SA100B, 9120 series

and BRK Electronics®Smoke Alarm Models 100S, 4120 series, 9120 series, 7010 series; BRK Electronics®Heat Alarm Models HD6135F, HD6135FB; Smoke/CO Alarm Models SC6120B, SC9120B; CO Alarm Model CO5120B; Relay Modules RM3 and RM4.

Interconnected units must meet ALL of the following requirements:

• A maximum of 18 compatible units may be interconnected

(Maximum of 12 Smoke Alarms).

• The same fuse or circuit breaker must power all interconnected units.

• The total length of wire interconnecting the units should be less than

1000 feet (300 meters). The inter larger, rated at least 300V. If an interconnect wire is not already part of your household wiring, you will need to install one. This type of wire is commonly available at Hardware and Electrical Supply stores.

All wiring must conform to all local electrical codes and Article 760 of NFPA

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